The Ultimate AeroPress Guide: How to Brew Specialty Coffee Using an AeroPress

What is the AeroPress?

The AeroPress is an ingenious little tool that combines versatility and user-friendliness. In just a couple of minutes, you can brew a rich and flavourful cup.

This guide will take you through everything you need to know about brewing with the AeroPress, from amount of water needed to the types of grinds to use. 

Why use the Aeropress?

It's easy, lightweight, portable, and completely manually powered, making it super convenient. It's loved by travellers, students, and coffee geeks alike, it’s a brilliant way to make great coffee anywhere. 

The AeroPress is powered by immersion and then pressure to extract coffee through micro-filtration.

Stage 1 is steeping the ground coffee in hot water inside the AeroPress chamber.

Stage 2 is using the plunger to apply pressure and forcing the coffee to filter through the micro-filter paper and into the cup. This extracts the coffee's flavour, resulting in a smooth, rich brew.

We'll explore how to make a smooth, rich brew that’s somewhere between espresso and filter. Whether you’re brewing at home or out in the wild, this method is quick, easy, and consistently delicious. 

🧰 What You'll Need

While brewing coffee with an Aeropress is straighforward, the correct tools and ingredients will help you get it right. 

• 14g of Harvestry coffee – whole beans or pre-ground for AeroPress (medium-fine grind)
• AeroPress + paper filter
• Digital scale
• Hot water (92–94°C)
• Timer
• Stirrer or spoon
• Your favourite mug

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📏 Recipe Overview

• Coffee: 14g
• Water: 210g
• Grind: Medium-fine (like table salt)
• Brew Time: 2:00 minutes

📝 Step-by-Step Method

1. Rinse & Assemble: Rinse the paper filter with hot water and set it aside in the cap. Assemble your AeroPress in the inverted position (plunger on the bottom, chamber facing up).
2. Add Coffee: Add 14g of freshly ground Harvestry coffee to the chamber.
3. Pour Water & Stir: Start your timer and pour 210g of hot water. Stir gently for about 10 seconds.
4. Attach the Cap & Steep: Screw on the cap. Let it steep until the timer hits 1:30.
5. Flip & Press: Carefully flip the AeroPress onto your mug and press down slowly for 30 seconds.

🔁 Brew Tips & Tweaks

• For a stronger brew, increase the dose to 16g.
• Use filtered water for the cleanest taste.
• Experiment with steep times and grind sizes to suit your flavour preference.
• Always store your AeroPress clean and dry.

💡 Final Sip

AeroPress brewing is all about flexibility. Whether you're chasing bold intensity or clean balance, this little brewer can handle it. And with fresh, ethically sourced Harvestry beans, you're already halfway to a fantastic cup.

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